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FREENBECKY POV

Freen, his face still bearing the weight of his earlier actions, walks hand-in-hand with Becky, they enjoy a peaceful night walk.

Freen: (Speaking softly) I feel so bad about what happened earlier. I really messed up.

Becky: (Squeezing his hand) I know, Freen We'll talk to Engfa tomorrow.

Freen: (Nodding)

Becky: (Smiling)

As they continue walking, they turn a corner and spot a familiar figure emerging from a nearby apartment building.

Freen: (Stopping in his tracks, his eyes widening in surprise) Engfa?

Freen his face a mask of shock and confusion) stares at Engfa, his mind racing with questions.

BECKY
(Following his gaze)
What's going on?

Engfa walks towards his car, his face looking happy. He seems to notice them and look at them.

Engfa: (Hesitantly) Freen? Becky?

Freen's eyes dart towards the apartment building, noticing a familiar car parked in the driveway.

Freen: (Whispering) That's Charlotte's car.

Becky: (Raising an eyebrow) Where? What's going on?

Freen's heart sinks as he realizes the implications.

Freen: (Clearing his throat) Hey, Engfa.

Becky: (Smiling warmly) Hi, Engfa.

Engfa looks from Freen to Becky, his expression unreadable.

Engfa: (Nodding) I was just... leaving Charlotte's apartment.

Freen: (His voice barely a whisper) You were... at Charlotte's apartment?

Engfa hesitates, then nods slowly.

Engfa: (Muttering) Yeah.

Becky: (Stepping forward, her voice gentle) Engfa, what's going on?

Engfa looks at Becky, then back at Freen.

Freen: What were you doing at Charlotte's apartment?

Engfa: (Trying to act normal) I... I was just checking on her.

Freen: (Scoffing) Checking on her? Why?

Engfa: (Meeting Freen's gaze, his eyes pleading) Because I'm her friend.

Becky: (Placing a hand on Freen's arm, trying to calm him down) Freen, let's not jump to conclusions.

Freen: (Shaking his head, his anger simmering) I can't help but think there's more to it.

Engfa: (Sighing) There isn't. I swear. I was just making sure she was okay after what happened earlier and also she helps me to clean my bruise.

Freen: (His voice tight with suspicion) And you just happened to be leaving her apartment at the same time we were walking by?

Engfa looks at Becky, seeking her support.

Engfa: (Looking at Freen, his voice pleading) I'm telling you, there's nothing going on.

Freen: (Shaking his head, his anger rising)
I don't know what to believe anymore.

Becky: (Turning to Engfa, her voice firm)
Engfa, we need to talk, Freen go to Charlotte I'll call you later.

Freen: (Nodded and left)

Becky and Engfa POV

Becky: (Speaking softly) Engfa, I understand that you're trying to protect Charlotte, but you need to be honest with me.

Engfa: (Sighing) I am being honest. I was just checking on her.

Becky: (Shaking her head) Engfa, Freen saw your car leaving her apartment building. He's hurt and confused.

Engfa: (Looking down at his hands) I know. I'm sorry but it's not you guys think.

Becky: (Leaning forward, her voice gentle)
Engfa, you need to be careful. Your actions can be misconstrued.

Engfa: (Nodding) I know. I'll be more careful next time.

Becky: (Smiling reassuringly) I know you will.

Engfa: (Looking at Becky, his eyes filled with gratitude) Thank you for understanding.

Becky: (Nodding) Of course.

Engfa: (Hesitantly) I just... I care about Charlotte. I want to make sure she's okay.

Becky: (Smiling) I know you do.

Engfa: (Looking at Becky, his voice filled with concern) What about Freen?

Becky: (Sighing) He's hurt. He's angry. He needs time to process everything.

Engfa: (Nodding) I understand.


Becky: (Smiling) don't worry everything will be okay.

They sit in silence for a moment, the weight of the situation hanging heavy in the air.

Becky: (Breaking the silence) Engfa, I need you to promise me something.

Engfa: (Looking at Becky, his eyes filled with curiosity) What's that?

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